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UPDATED: Mistrial declared in Grand Forks manslaughter case

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After deliberating for the better part of three days, jurors were unable to reach a verdict.

Jury hears closing arguments in Grand Forks manslaughter case

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During closing arguments, defense attorney Paul McMurray asked the 12-person panel to consider Sean Tiessen's state of mind and what was going on in his head in a matter of split seconds.

Testimony concludes in Grand Forks-area manslaughter trial

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The accused was the lone defense witness as testimony wrapped up at the Sean Tiessen manslaughter trial in Rossland.

‘Him or me,’ says man accused in Grand Forks manslaughter case

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The man accused in the April 2023 shooting death of Joshua Lockwood at a rural property near Grand Forks has recounted the incident to the jury.

Jury hears recording of shooting of rural Grand Forks man

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A recording of the shooting of Joshua Lockwood in a rural Grand Forks home in April 2023 has been played at the Sean Tiessen manslaughter trial.

Accused expected to testify in Grand Forks-area manslaughter case

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The man accused of manslaughter in the April 2023 shooting death of Joshua Lockwood near Grand Forks is expected to testify in his own defence.

Gunshot wound killed Grand Forks-area man, pathologist testifies

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Dr. Lucy Bradley testified Monday before a jury in Rossland Supreme Court as part of Sean Tiessen's manslaughter trial.

No items found near Grand Forks shooting victim, officer testifies

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A forensic identification officer has described what she found at the scene the day after Joshua Lockwood was shot and killed in a rural Grand Forks home in April 2023.

Friend says accused in Grand Forks manslaughter case feared victim

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A friend of the man accused of manslaughter in an April 2023 incident near Grand Forks suggested the shooting was out of character for Sean Tiessen.

UPDATED: Victim’s girlfriend testifies in Grand Forks-area manslaughter case

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On a 911 call played in court, a frantic Kira Roberts is heard saying: "Oh my God, he just shot my boyfriend. Bring an ambulance."

Self-defense claimed in Grand Forks-area manslaughter case

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Sean Tiessen is accused in the fatal shooting of Joshua Lockwood in 2023.

Man accused in Grand Forks shooting released on bail

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A man charged with manslaughter in a Grand Forks shooting, who has skipped bail twice, is free again.

Trial date set for Grand Forks man in arena fight

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Glenn Holbrook was charged several weeks after a 47-year-old Fruitvale man was seriously injured during a fight last spring at Beaver Valley Arena.

Accused in Grand Forks manslaughter case re-arrested

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Sean Tiessen is accused in the April 2023 shooting death of Jeremy Lockwood, who passed away at the scene despite the efforts of rescue personnel.

Officer facing charges

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An RCMP officer is facing two charges in a Canada Day crash on Highway 3 near Greenwood.

Kootenay unemployment on the rise

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The Kootenay unemployment continues to rise.
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